Word
mirin
US/ˈmiɹɪn/
UK/mˈɪɹɪn/
Definition
n. a sweet rice wine from Japan that people use for cooking. It adds a nice shine and a gentle sweetness to sauces like teriyaki.
n. a type of sweet rice wine used as a staple condiment in Japanese cuisine. It possesses a lower alcohol content than sake and a high sugar content, which provides a glazed finish to cooked dishes.
Examples
“You should add a splash of mirin to the sauce.”
“The chef whisked together soy sauce, ginger, and mirin to create a balanced marinade for the salmon.”
“Authentic mirin, known as hon-mirin, is produced through a months-long fermentation process that naturally converts rice starches into complex sugars, resulting in a deep umami profile.”
Examples
simple
“You should add a splash of mirin to the sauce.”
contextual
“The chef whisked together soy sauce, ginger, and mirin to create a balanced marinade for the salmon.”
complex
“Authentic mirin, known as hon-mirin, is produced through a months-long fermentation process that naturally converts rice starches into complex sugars, resulting in a deep umami profile.”
Usage
Often used in a 1:1 ratio with soy sauce in traditional glazes.
Real-World Examples
“Next, add the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and beef stock, cooking until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency—around 10 minutes.” “Inside the cardboard packaging, you'll usually find insulation, messy ice packs, and a myriad of small plastic bags, boxes, and jars containing items like sprigs parsley, tablespoon of butter, and a splash of mirin.” “In a small bowl, combine the sugar, mirin, and soy sauce with one tablespoon of water.” “Combine a tablespoon of dark soy sauce, honey, and mirin in a small roasting dish.” Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 味醂 (mirin).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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